Oahu Weather Forecast for September 05, 2026
Breezy trade winds continue through the weekend with clouds and showers focused windward and mauka. Hurricane Lowell is forecast to move close to Kauai County...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for September 05, 2026
Southerly swell generated by Hurricane Lowell will keep surf along south facing shores at High Surf Advisory criteria today. As Lowell begins to turn north on...
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Oahu News:
Hawaii Supreme Court orders special election for state House District 43 after ruling that pulling a name from a plastic egg was an improper method to decide the Republican primary winner. As Hurricane Lowell approaches, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi urges residents to stay cautious and prepared, while a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau with the storm expected to turn north on Sunday. In local emergency updates, Honolulu boosts its ambulance fleet with five new vehicles including one replacing a unit lost during the Kona Low storms in March. On the sports front, the Hawaii Warriors football team suffered a 21–6 conference loss to UNLV, hindered by critical errors throughout the game.
Lowell forecast to make turn north on Sunday; Tropical Storm Watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Kauai makes final preparations as Hurricane Lowell impacts expected soon
Kauai Mayor preps for the storm, stays hopeful as Lowell's track moves westward
Kauai preps for Lowell as forecast track draws comparisons to Iniki
Major Hurricane Lowell has Kauaʻi residents remembering devastation of ‘Iniki 34 years ago
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell holding steady; tropical storm conditions possible by late Monday for Kauaʻi County
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell holding steady; tropical storm conditions possible by late Monday for Kauaʻi County
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 06, 2026
Southerly swell generated by Hurricane Lowell will keep surf along south facing shores at High Surf Advisory criteria through at least Sunday. As Lowell begins...
Lowell forecast to make turn north on Sunday; Tropical Storm Watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Hurricane Lowell continues on a path WNW, with a northward turn expected on Sunday. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nīhoa to French Frigate Shoals; and a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Kauaʻi County, including the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Maui community turns out for Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive; more donations needed Sunday
While the response has been significant, more donations are needed to help fill the 40-foot shipping container that will carry the supplies to Hawaiʻi Island. The County of Maui is asking the community to keep the donations coming when the drive continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Kula Community Association hosts Candidate Forum, Sept. 9 at Kula Community Center
A nonpartisan candidate forum featuring candidates running for mayoral and contested county council seats will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Kula Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the formal program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The forum will be live streamed by Akakū.
HDOT provides round up of statewide stream clean-ups
On Molokaʻi, crews are working on planning and design for culvert replacement at Keawanui Gulch along Kamehameha V Highway. This work is estimated to begin in early September. The contractor will begin this culvert replacement work at the same time as culvert replacement along Maunaloa Highway at Kākalahale Stream.
Kaua‘i News
2026 Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon canceled because of approaching Lowell
Organizers explored alternate routes, reduced road closures and other adjustments, but none were acceptable; canceling this year's event was a last resort decision and the decision was made after close consultation with Kauaʻi County emergency response agencies.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 06, 2026
Breezy east-northeast trade winds will gradually veer to the east and then east-southeast this weekend into the upcoming week as Hurricane Lowell approaches...
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell holding steady; tropical storm conditions possible by late Monday for Kauaʻi County
A northward turn is expected Sunday followed by a north-northeastward motion and increase in forward speed forecast Sunday night and Monday; Lowell's center still expected to pass just west of main Hawaiian Islands by Monday night.
Island of Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Previously closed portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway reopen
The highway was closed earlier Saturday evening, between Old Saddle Road and Highway 190, because of a traffic crash.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 06, 2026
Breezy east-northeast trade winds will gradually veer to the east and then east-southeast this weekend into the upcoming week as Hurricane Lowell approaches...
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell holding steady; tropical storm conditions possible by late Monday for Kauaʻi County
Rainfall forecast for Big Island unchanged, with 2 to 6 inches expected and isolated totals up to 10 inches possible in some areas; Lowell expected to turn north Sunday followed by a north-northeastward motion and increase in forward speed Sunday night and Monday.
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 06, 2026
Southerly swell generated by Hurricane Lowell will keep surf along south facing shores at High Surf Advisory criteria through at least Sunday. As Lowell begins...
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Tuesday morning for most Big Island shores as swells from Lowell, Karina will keep surf elevated
Surf up to 14 feet is forecast along eastern shorelines; up to 12 feet along south-facing shores, increasing to 14 feet by Sunday night; and up to 10 feet along west exposures; large breaking surf, significant shorebreak and dangerous currents will make entering the water very hazardous.
